plastic container tops, one per student (tops from margarine tubs, large yogurt, ricotta cheese, and other similar containers will work)

tiny red candies (for example, Red Hots® candy)

yarn

ribbon for a bow

digital camera (optional)

Lesson Plan

Here we provide several ideas for creating a festive holiday wreath ornament. Detailed instructions for one ornament appear below. If that ornament idea isn't feasible, we have provided links to several alternative wreath ornament ideas at the bottom of this section.

To make this wreath, gather the materials in the Materials Needed section above.

Add green food coloring to the liquid glue to achieve the color of a natural wreath, a deep green.

Add cereal (oatmeal, corn flakes, oat-o's, crumpled up shredded wheat) or rice to the glue mixture until it is coated and gooey in texture.

Lay the wax paper over the plastic container top and press the wax paper to conform to the shape of the container top.

Press the cereal/rice and glue mixture into the plastic container "template" to form an O-shaped wreath.